In keeping with our tradition of high-quality, low-priced travel books, this handsome series has a look and a price that can't be beat. A Picture Memory presents the variety and splendor of each region in brilliant full-color photographs. Clear, concise text gives an immediate and vivid sense of the various cities and regions presented.
The Stories of the Women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush
America's First Ladies have captured the hearts of its citizens ever since this country's humble beginnings. From Martha Washington's New Year's Day receptions to Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care plan, each woman has left her indelible mark on the position of First Lady. In The First Ladies Fact Book you'll learn the story behind each woman to hold this prestigious place in history-from her childhood and upbringing to her early marriage and her husband's political rise to power, to her life beyond the White House and retirement years. Read how each of these fascinating women lived and labored in her role as the nation's first hostess and the president's first ally. Learn this and more: Which First Lady served as hostess for more than one administration? * Which First Lady had the most children? * Which First Lady served as a delegate to the United Nations? * Which First Ladies weren't born in the United States? * Which First Lady was accused of looting the White House? * Which First Lady had electricity installed in the White House? * Which First Lady never set foot in Washington, D.C.' Which First Lady was a professional dancer? * Which First Lady never held a job or cooked a meal? Book jacket.
The collection features twenty-five interconnected short stories that explore the diverse experiences of characters in the southern United States during the pre-and post-Civil War era. Through vivid storytelling, the author delves into the complexities of their inner and outer lives, capturing the impact of shifting circumstances on their identities and relationships.
A pictorial journey through Colorado and the Rocky Mountains features photographs of national forests, the Grand Canyon, and the state capital of Denver
A collection of photographs that capture the moods of Chicago, its old neighborhoods, shopping districts, cultural centers, and dramatic skyline.
Aerial photographs of the famous landmarks, historic buildings, and local neighborhoods of New York provide a bird's-eye view of one of America's major cities
In keeping with our tradition of high-quality, low-priced travel books, this handsome series has a look and a price that can't be beat. A Picture Memory presents the variety and splendor of each region in brilliant full-color photographs. Clear, concise text gives an immediate and vivid sense of the various cities and regions presented.
